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• Sherlock Holmes

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  Robert Downey Jr. is an excellent Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law plays the perfect Watson, amplifying the dynamic duo to new levels.

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  This is one of the few movies where you can say the sequel is just as good as the first movie, but it's thanks to Downey Jr and Law's chemistry.

• Sherlock. Season One

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  This TV series modernizes Sherlock Holmes in the absolute best way. It brings in technology and wit and still keeps the intricate mysteries.

• House M.D. Season One

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  Creator David Shore has claimed that he wanted to make a modern Sherlock Holmes character but in the medical field, so we got the iconic character of House.

• Elementary. The First Season

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  This is a great adaptation of the iconic duo, gender bending to create a more dynamic relationship.

• Mr. Holmes

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  This film tries to imagine Sherlock Holmes at the end of his life as he tries to remember his last case. It's an interesting take on the character, stretching the story out longer than Doyle himself did.

• The Great Mouse Detective

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  This is an unconventional reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, but the allusions are very clear. Basil even lives in 221B Baker Street!

• Holmes & Watson

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  This is a hilarious comedy with a twisted and irreverent take on Holmes and Watson.

• Sherlock Gnomes

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  This cartoon is surprisingly entertaining and full of witty British humor with some slapstick, childish comedy as well.

• Star Trek

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  Many people have speculated that Spock is based on Sherlock Holmes and his analytical nature. So we had to include the rigid yet lovable character on this list.

• Monk. Season Two

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  Sherlock Holmes arguably created the trope of a misunderstood detective who notices the little things that others miss. Monk is a character who does just that and uses his mental illness as a kind of superpower.

• The Mentalist. The Complete Second Season

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  This series is dark even though it has a facade of being clever and entertaining. Red John as an enemy reminds viewers of Moriarty in the Sherlock Holmes stories.

• Psych. The Complete First Season

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  This more of a humorous reimagining where someone fakes being as smart as Sherlock Holmes and uses that cleverness to solve crimes. It's hilarious and the jokes just don't let up!